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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,068.08, 1,495,035.24 and 463,956.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,068.08, 1,495,035.24 and 463,956.40 is: 696,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,068.08 : 1,495,035.24 = 463,956.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,068.08/1,495,035.24 = 463,956.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,068.08x = 1,495,035.24 × 463,956.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,068.08x = 693,631,167,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,631,167,823.54/996,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,369.24

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